The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 275

"Brooks, sorry if I startled you."

Evelyn seemed to have pulled herself together, offering Brooks a small, tentative smile. But that little curve of her lips tugged painfully at Brooks' heart. He didn't say much, just gently ruffled her hair and took her cold hand in his.

Evelyn hesitated for a second, her gaze falling on their intertwined hands. She lingered for just a moment longer, not pulling away. Her heart felt like ice, craving the warmth.

"Thanks, Dr. Grant. I'll head out now."

"Call me anytime," Dr. Grant reminded her.

"Sure," Evelyn nodded softly, leaving with Brooks.

mind. She was certain now that Evelyn had severe psychological issues,

across Dahlia's lips. She was eager to see how Charles could ever make

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wasn't trembling anymore, but she hadn't fully bounced back and her mood was still off. Her eyes wandered outside, her mind

that Evelyn snapped back to reality. She unbuckled her seatbelt and stepped out, realizing they weren't at her apartment but at

his voice gentle, "It's still early.

to help her unwind and be happy. "Okay," she

placing her hand into his warm palm. Brooks

explaining the rules she got into the go-kart. With a glance at Brooks in the kart beside her and encouraged by his look, she pressed the

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from slow to fast driving, Evelyn gradually started to enjoy herself, and a smile crept

how to shoot. Brooks stood behind